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Adani-led Sri Lanka container terminal to double capacity ahead of deadline – report
Adani-led Sri Lanka container terminal to double capacity ahead of deadline – report
India’s Adani Group and its partners are set to double the capacity of a $840 million container terminal in Colombo months ahead of schedule, despite relinquishing $553 million in U.S. funding, an executive at partner firm John Keells Holdings told Reuters. MORE..
‘We aim to end the economic crisis through 2026 Budget’ – President
‘We aim to end the economic crisis through 2026 Budget’ – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the 2022–2023 economic crisis and the resulting social hardships were not random events, emphasizing that multiple major factors contributed to the situation. MORE..
Sampath Manamperi surrenders to court
Sampath Manamperi surrenders to court
Sampath Manamperi, accused of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug “Ice” and reportedly belonging to underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme, surrendered to the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today. MORE..
‘Backhoe Saman’ and ‘Thembili Lahiru’ produced before court
‘Backhoe Saman’ and ‘Thembili Lahiru’ produced before court
Underworld figures known as ‘Backhoe Saman’ and ‘Thembili Lahiru’, who were recently brought back to Sri Lanka from Indonesia, have been produced before the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today (17). MORE..
Sri Lankan passport drops 6 spots in global rankings
Sri Lankan passport drops 6 spots in global rankings
The Sri Lankan passport has dropped to 97th place in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025 Global Ranking, released on September 11, 2025. MORE..
Gammanpila’s petition seeking to prevent arrest adjourned
Gammanpila’s petition seeking to prevent arrest adjourned
The Court of Appeal has ordered that the petition filed by former Minister Udaya Gammanpila, seeking an order to prevent his arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), be taken up for hearing on September 24. MORE..
Nine-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs tomorrow
Nine-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs tomorrow
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a nine-hour water cut from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on tomorrow (18) for several areas in Colombo and suburbs. MORE..
Malwathu & Asgiri Chief Prelates condemn defamatory campaigns on Diyawadana Nilame post
Malwathu & Asgiri Chief Prelates condemn defamatory campaigns on Diyawadana Nilame post
The chief prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters have issued a statement expressing deep concern over defamatory remarks and propaganda circulating in relation to the Diyawadana Nilame post,...MORE..
President inaugurated resumption of Kadawatha–Mirigama Expressway construction
President inaugurated resumption of Kadawatha–Mirigama Expressway construction
The inauguration ceremony for the resumption of construction on the Kadawatha to Mirigama section of the Central Expressway Project commenced a short while ago under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
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CEB workers launch ‘sick leave’ trade union action today
CEB workers launch ‘sick leave’ trade union action today
Employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have decided to report sick today (17) as part of a trade union action. MORE..
Heavy rain wreaks havoc in India’s Dehradun; 15 killed in the state, 16 missing
Heavy rain wreaks havoc in India’s Dehradun; 15 killed in the state, 16 missing
Cloudbursts and heavy rains overnight left a trail of destruction in Uttarakhand’s capital Dehradun and several other parts of the state on Tuesday as swollen rivers washed away buildings, roads and bridges, leaving 15 people dead, 16 missing, and 900 stranded in different locations in the hill state. MORE..
Digitalization, SME support & new insurance schemes highlighted in pre-budget talks with banking sector
Digitalization, SME support & new insurance schemes highlighted in pre-budget talks with banking sector
A pre-budget discussion on the Banking, Finance and Insurance Sector was held at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando. MORE..
Construction of Kadawatha–Mirigama section of Central Expressway resumes today
Construction of Kadawatha–Mirigama section of Central Expressway resumes today
The construction of the Kadawatha to Mirigama section of the Central Expressway is scheduled to officially resume today (17), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Court grants CID permission to probe bank accounts of ‘Panadura Nilanga’
Court grants CID permission to probe bank accounts of ‘Panadura Nilanga’
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to obtain reports on the bank accounts of alleged underworld figure ‘Panadura Nilanga’, who has been arrested and remains in custody. MORE..
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum makes history as first woman to lead Independence Day gala
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum makes history as first woman to lead Independence Day gala
Mexico kicked off Independence Day celebrations on Monday night with President Claudia Sheinbaum ending a more than century-long practice in which only men as chief executives led the country’s most important celebration. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology has announced that showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, and Northern provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Minister holds pre-budget discussion with automobile and electronics importers
Minister holds pre-budget discussion with automobile and electronics importers
A pre-budget discussion on the automobile and electronic equipment industries was held this afternoon (16) at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando. MORE..
Special Mediation Boards for financial disputes to be established – Minister of Justice
Special Mediation Boards for financial disputes to be established – Minister of Justice
Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara stated that measures will be taken to establish special mediation boards (Samatha Mandala) for financial disputes with the aim of reducing the number of such cases brought before the courts. MORE..
Sri Lanka targets Indian wedding market with multi-city shows
Sri Lanka targets Indian wedding market with multi-city shows
Sri Lanka Tourism is aiming to attract the growing Indian wedding market and recently organised multi-city luxury wedding shows across the country for the first time, seeking to position Sri Lanka as a wedding destination for Indian couples, covering cities including Ahmedabad, Mumbai and New Delhi. MORE..
Concessional loans for small-scale entrepreneurs in Western Province
Concessional loans for small-scale entrepreneurs in Western Province
A concessional loan scheme intended to facilitate micro and small-scale entrepreneurs in the Western Province has been planned, the Chief Secretary of the Western Province, K.G.P. Pushpakumara said. MORE..
Sri Lanka sees Sinopec starting work on $3.7 billion refinery soon, bidding for another refinery expansion
Sri Lanka sees Sinopec starting work on $3.7 billion refinery soon, bidding for another refinery expansion
Sri Lanka expects Chinese state energy giant Sinopec to start work on a $3.7 billion refinery this year and is considering the company’s long-standing demand to sell more fuel locally, the energy minister said on Tuesday. MORE..
Substandard drug imports: Keheliya and other defendants granted bail
Substandard drug imports: Keheliya and other defendants granted bail
A three-judge bench of the Colombo High Court has ordered the release on bail of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and other defendants, who are accused of misappropriating government funds by purchasing substandard medicine during the previous government. MORE..
Inmate dies following injuries from accident at Kalutara prison
Inmate dies following injuries from accident at Kalutara prison
An inmate who was receiving treatment for injuries sustained after climbing and subsequently jumping from a ‘Bo tree’ within the premises of Kalutara Prison has succumbed to his injuries, according to Kalutara North Police. MORE..
20 Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka return to Chennai
20 Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka return to Chennai
As many as 20 Indian fishermen who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Coast Guard returned to Chennai on Tuesday. MORE..
Israel says ‘Gaza is burning’ as it launches huge ground assault
Israel says ‘Gaza is burning’ as it launches huge ground assault
Israel launched the main stage of its long-awaited ground offensive on Gaza City on Tuesday, declaring “Gaza is burning” as Palestinians in the area described the most intense bombardment they had experienced in two years of war. MORE..